Exeter Airport 1 hr 13
Hartland Abbey (31 min) Elegant 1790s mansion with decor from medieval to Victorian eras, plus gardens leading to the sea. The Castle Bude (6 min) Built in 1830, this scenic castle & wedding venue features a history museum, art gallery & cafe. Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms (27 min) Duckpool Bay (13 min) Beach, surfing, and cliff Bude Sea Pool (8 min) This semi-natural sea pool draws nearly 60,000 visitors each year for swimming & paddleboarding. Welcombe Mouth Beach (27 min) This rugged, rocky beach is surrounded by cliffs & features a waterfall at its northern end. The Milky Way Adventure Park (24 min) Amusement park with roller coasters, indoor adventure play area, wildlife displays and live shows. Sandymouth Bay Beach (12 min) National Trust-run & dog-friendly sandy beach with cliffs, a seasonal cafe, restrooms & parking. The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden (25 min) 1,000+ gnomes fill this family-run reserve, with a wild flower garden, museum and pottery workshop. Upper Tamar Lake (15 min) Large reservoir looped by a walking trail, popular for recreational fishing, sailing & kayaking. Bude Tunnel (7 min) Summerleaze Beach (8 min) Popular sandy stretch featuring a saltwater rock pool, beach huts (fee), a cafe & ample parking. Northcott Mouth Beach (11 min) Dog-friendly beach offering expansive rock pools & swimming, plus seasonal lifeguards & tea gardens. Crooklets Beach (8 min) Popular with surfers, this beach includes a cafe & kids' play area along with hut rentals & showers. |